Desert dinner in Ras Al Khaimah: Camel ride, henna & BBQ

Experience traditional Arabic hospitality with henna art and lively entertainment under the stars

A four to five hour desert evening in Ras Al Khaimah with hotel pickup, featuring a camel ride, sand boarding, henna painting and a traditional Arabic BBQ buffet dinner with belly dance and fire dance entertainment. The shared transfer means lower cost. The fixed schedule keeps the whole experience inside one evening.

Step-by-step itinerary

Evening desert camp experience

• Arrive at desert camp
• Enjoy camel ride
• Try sandboarding
• Get henna painting
• Dine with BBQ buffet
• Watch belly dance
• Watch fire dance

The experience

Four to five hours takes you from your hotel into the desert for an evening built around activities and food. The camel ride comes first, then sand boarding on the dunes. After that you move to the camp for henna painting while the kitchen finishes the traditional Arabic BBQ buffet. Entertainment runs through dinner (belly dance and fire dance performances), so you eat and watch at the same time.

Hotel pickup is included and shared with other travelers, which is how the price stays low. You return to your hotel after dinner, so the evening fits inside a single block of free time. The camp itself is set up for groups, with seating arranged for the meal and the show. Infants can ride in a stroller or sit on an adult's lap during the camel ride.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup on a shared transfer.
• camel ride.
• sand boarding.
• henna painting.
• traditional Arabic BBQ buffet dinner.
• belly dance and fire dance entertainment.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day

AgesAdult (11 and older) · Child (5 to 10 years) · Infant (under 5): free

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.You can choose from 33 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Low physical effortStroller-friendlyPublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Gulf Tours

Is this one for you?Book this if you want an evening experience that wraps up by night rather than running into the next day, and you're comfortable sharing the vehicle with other guests.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (5 to 10 years); Infant (under 5): free.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

Is the henna painting included, or do I pay extra?

Henna painting is included in the package and happens at the camp while dinner is being prepared.

What kind of food is served at the BBQ buffet?

Traditional Arabic BBQ is the buffet style. The operator lists it as part of the inclusions but does not detail specific dishes.

Do I need to book the shared transfer in advance, or can I arrange my own ride?

Hotel pickup is included with the package on a shared basis. Private transportation is not part of this option.

How late does the evening run, and when do I get back to my hotel?

The full experience runs four to five hours from pickup, so return time depends on your hotel location and the pickup window.